The National Society Daughters of
the American Revolution, founded in 1890 and headquartered in
Washington, D.C., is a volunteer women's service organization
dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and
securing America's future through better education for children.

As the most inclusive lineal
society in the country, DAR boasts 168,000 members in 3,000 chapters
across the United States and internationally.

Membership in
the Society provides many opportunities to cherish our American
heritage, to preserve family and local histories, to promote the
celebration of our national holidays, to support our national
defense, and to form friendships with others who share our love of
God, Home, and Country.

Objectives
of the Society:

Historic Preservation -- to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the
men and women who achieved American Independence.

Promotion of Education -- to carry out the injunction of Washington
in his farewell address to the American people, "to promote, as an
objective of primary importance, institutions for the general
diffusion of knowledge, thus developing an enlightened public
opinion."

Patriotic Endeavor -- to cherish, maintain, and extend the
institutions of American freedom, to foster true patriotism and love
of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of
liberty.

Membership
Eligibility:

An
applicant for membership shall be no less than 18 years of age and
shall prove lineal, blood line descent from an ancestor who, through
military, civil, or patriotic service, aided in achieving American
Independence. For further details about eligibility, additional
information about types of civil or patriotic service, and/or
becoming a member of NSDAR, please go to the National Society of the Daughters of the
American Revolution.

Those interested in
learning more about our Chapter and its activities
may contact our Chapter Registrar by
e-mail. Registrar

You may visit the web site of the
Michigan State Society Daughters of the American Revolution by
clicking here >> MSDAR